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Reading 4 Patch Blocks

Dutchman's Puzzle Quilt Block
LeMoyne Star Quilt Block
Pinwheel Quilt Block
Sawtooth Star Quilt Block
Sawtooth Star Quilt Block V1
Simple 4 Patch Quilt Block
Square on Point Quilt Block
Windmill Quilt Block

Reading 5 Patch Blocks

Crown of Thorns Block
Irishfoot Stool Quilt Block
Memory Quilt Block
Sister's Choice Quilt Block

Reading 6 Patch Blocks

Corn Beans Quilt Block
Friendship Quilt Block
Home Spun Quilt Block
Simple 6 Patch Quilt Block

Reading 7 Patch Blocks

Bear Paw Quilt Block
Bear Paw Quilt Block V1
Greek Cross Quilt Block
Pink Magnolia Quilt Block

Reading 8 Patch Blocks

Checkmate Quilt Block
Jewel Box Quilt Block
Monkey Wrench Quilt Block
Star in a Star Quilt Block

Reading 9 Patch Blocks

Card Trick Quilt Block
Churn Dash Quilt Block
Ohio Star Quilt Block
Ohio Star Quilt Block V1

Calculator

Diagonal Cut Backing Calculator
Diagonal Backing Example 1
Diagonal Backing Example 2
Diagonal Backing Example 3

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Zero Math Quilting Rulers & Square on Point Quilting Rulers

Measure Quilt Top Width & Length
Measure Backing Fabric Width
Decide Amount of Overhang You Want For Backing

Enter Measurements Below
(round up to whole inches)

Note: This calculator uses a formula which was
developed by John Flynn of Flynn Quilt Frame Co

Cutting Instructions Below
 

Cut backing fabric to length indicated by calculator. Lay fabric wrong side up on floor.

Fold fabric diagonally and cut along the fold using scissors or a rotary cutter & mat, creating 2 triangular pieces of fabric.

Note: I place a cutting mat under the fold and rotary cut about 1/16” in from fold. Repositioning mat until fold is completely cut.

Place the 2 triangular pieces wrong side up as shown above.

Slide 1 triangular piece down until the desired width & length of backing is attained. 
 
Note: Measure top to bottom and side to side thru centers to verify backing will be the desired size. Trim off ears and sew pieces together using a 1/2” seam.

Limitation - backing size is limited to 150% of backing fabric width. For example if the backing fabric is 42” wide you could create up to a 63” wide backing.

Below are Links to 3 Different Examples of Quilt Backing Layouts
which Utlize Diagonal Cut Backing.

Single Diagonal Backing

Double Diagonal Backing

Single Diagonal Backing with Straight Borders

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